Iceland’s government has published draft legislation for a nature and infrastructure fee covering Geysir, Gullfoss and Þingvellir National Park. Adults aged 18 and over without tax residence in Iceland would pay ISK 4,500 for a pass valid for one year.
The proposed fee would fall to ISK 3,000 from November 1 through May 31. People with tax residence in Iceland would not pay the fee, regardless of citizenship, but all visitors aged 18 and over would still need to obtain an electronic access pass.
Proposed Annual Pass Would Cover Iceland’s Three Busiest State-Owned Visitor Sites
- The draft proposes a one-year ISK 4,500 pass for adults without Icelandic tax residence, with a lower ISK 3,000 winter price.
- The pass would cover Geysir, Gullfoss and Þingvellir, and parking fees on the state-managed sites would be removed where the new charge applies.
- The government estimates annual revenue of ISK 6–7 billion once the system is fully operating and proposes a May 1, 2027 start.
Tax Residence, Not Citizenship, Would Determine Who Pays
The draft makes tax residence the dividing line. Icelandic citizens living abroad would generally be liable if they are not tax-resident in Iceland, while foreign citizens who are tax-resident in Iceland would be exempt from payment. Everyone aged 18 and over would nevertheless need an electronic access certificate, expected to use a QR code.
The three locations are among Iceland’s best-known attractions. Iceland Review’s guides explain both the Geysir geothermal area and Þingvellir National Park; the Geysir area’s protected status was formalised in 2020.
The Icelandic Tourist Board says the government expects the charge to raise ISK 6–7 billion annually once fully established, with around ISK 5 billion estimated for 2027 if the proposed May 1 start goes ahead. Parking fees at state-managed sites covered by the pass would be abolished, including at Þingvellir.
The proposal remains draft legislation in the government’s consultation process; the public consultation is scheduled to run through October 7.
Sources: Icelandic Tourist Board; RÚV
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